Defense Systems Engineer: Sensor & Weapons Integration

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Engineer/Analyst to integrate and network advanced weapons with sensors for air and missile defense systems. You will contribute to concept development, performance specifications, and test plans while collaborating with government and industry partners.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in engineering or systems integration, strong Matlab/Python/C++ skills, and the ability to communicate results clearly.

Qualifications

• Have a B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math or equivalent field.
• Have 3+ years of experience in engineering, technical analysis, or systems integration.
• Proficiency with a programming language such as MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.
• Experience with data analysis and ability to effectively communicate results.
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
• Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Develop new concepts for anti-air warfare, surface warfare, and precision strike.
• Solve complex systems-of-systems integration challenges for U.S. Navy platforms.
• Develop deep expertise on command-and-control systems such as Aegis, SSDS and Zumwalt.
• Analyze data flows, software logic, interfaces, and mission engineering.
• Conduct MS&A studies to compare design alternatives.
• Produce systems engineering artifacts like requirements, trade studies, and test plans.
• Participate in technical interchanges with contractor, government, and lab partners.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical analysis

Systems integration

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Engineer/Analyst to integrate and network advanced weapons with sensors for air and missile defense systems. You will contribute to concept development, performance specifications, and test plans while collaborating with government and industry partners.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in engineering or systems integration, strong Matlab/Python/C++ skills, and the ability to communicate results clearly.